Chapitre 849: Chapter 846: Death by Avalanche_1
Xue Beng's face was ashen, and it was only at this moment that he understood whom he had provoked.
Now, he also understood why his father had decided to pass the throne to Xue Ke.
If Xu Ran were only a powerful being, even a Level 99 Title Douluo, his father would never have done such a thing.
But Xu Ran's power had surpassed that of a Title Douluo; all the rumors spoke the truth!
Before, he did not believe it, which is why he threw caution to the wind in his desperation to seize the throne. He thought that even if Xu Ran wanted to stop him, by then, it would have been impossible.
But now, it was truly impossible.
This army was laughable in front of Xu Ran.
Xu Ran probably did not even take them seriously. If Xu Ran decided to take action, everyone in the imperial palace would die without him having to lift a finger.
"Sister Xue Ke, please spare me. I don't want to die."
Xue Beng kneeled on the ground, frantically begging for mercy.
He felt the threat of death looming over him.
If Xue Ke did not plead for him, he was certain to die.
In the face of Xu Ran's power, all worldly matters lost their meaning.
Imperial authority was mighty, but it could not command a Title Douluo; any Soul Master with a bit of power was not afraid of imperial authority, let alone a powerful figure like Xu Ran.
"You have deeply disappointed me this time,"
Xue Ke looked at Xue Beng; after all they had been through, she had grown a lot.
She knew that she would no longer be a princess living in the Ivory Tower and that she would stand on her own in the future.
In the past, she always felt like a vase when she was with Xu Ran. Other than having a pretty face, she couldn't help Xu Ran with anything else.
If she became the Empress of the Tiandou Empire in the future, she would be able to assist Xu Ran.
At the very least, she could govern the Tiandou Empire well and not cause trouble for Xu Ran.
"Xue Ke, please spare me. I don't want to die. Beg Xu Ran for me. He's so good to you; he will definitely listen to you and not kill me," Xue Beng pleaded desperately.
Now, all he wanted to do was survive.
"When you killed Father, did you ever think that a day like this would come?" Xue Ke said indifferently, void of any sympathy, as she looked at Xue Beng.
"It wasn't me who killed him. Father was already gravely ill. Do you know why he thought of passing the throne to you? It was because he couldn't hold on for much longer. That was when I received the news. I was confused and led astray by others, that's why I did those foolish things."
"Even if I hadn't acted against Father, given his condition at that time, he wouldn't have lived much longer,"
Xue Beng implored pitifully.
Xue Ke remained unmoved.
"Xue Ke, I am your Imperial Brother, after all. Would you treat me like this?"
"If I die, would you feel at ease?"
"Do you really think Xu Ran genuinely likes you? It's only because you're a Princess. Once I am dead and Xu Ran has control of the Empire, you will become a useless person. You think you're beautiful, and yes, you are, but how many beautiful women does Xu Ran have by his side? Would he care about you?"
Seeing that Xue Ke remained unmoved, Xue Beng kneeled on the ground, his mentality twisting yet again.
In a few days, his emotions had ridden a roller coaster, and his mind had already distorted beyond recognition.
"Xue Beng, are you courting death?" Xu Ran watched Xue Beng coldly, gripping his neck forcefully.
At death's door, Xue Beng still tried to ruin the relationship between him and Xue Ke?
This had utterly enraged him.
"Haha. Xu Ran, your feelings for Xue Ke are all fake,"
"I don't believe someone as strong as you could fall in love with Xue Ke. Although she's from the royal household, her 'Cultivation Level' isn't great, and the gap between you is huge. You must have an ulterior motive."
"I know you won't let me off, and I won't make things easy for you either. If I had known it would come to this, I should have killed you all. This empire should be under my dominion."
"Enough talk, but I can fulfill your wish to die." Xu Ran said coldly, with a slight twist, Prince Xue Beng's neck was broken.
A worthless prince, playing at usurping the throne?
Xue Ke looked at Prince Xue Beng's corpse without any ripple in her heart.
"Don't listen to Xue Beng's nonsense. I do love you." Xu Ran held Xue Ke's hand tightly.
"I believe you. I just feel that the kinship of our royal household is truly pitiful." Xue Ke glanced at Prince Xue Beng's body, uncertain of her feelings. In the Imperial, where interests are fought over, fratricide is a common affair.
"From now on, I'll be with you." Xu Ran held Xue Ke's slender waist tightly.
"Mm. From now on, you are the only one in my world, no one else," Xue Ke leaned into Xu Ran's embrace. It took a while before Xue Ke slowly removed herself from Xu Ran's embrace.
Emperor Xue Ye and Prince Xue Beng were both dead.
Now, Xue Ke was the only one in the royal household who could take power.
There were many things that needed her attention now.
"From now on, Xue Ke will be the Empress of the Tiandou Empire, do any of you have any objections?" Xu Ran's gaze swept lightly around the room. There were still many Imperial Clan Relatives and high officials nearby.
When Xu Ran took action against Xue Beng just now, they didn't dare to step forward.
Because they knew that if they did come forward, they would certainly die.
In fact, Xue Beng dared to plot treason because of their instigation. They truly didn't understand that Xu Ran had reached such heights in such a short time. If they had known, they wouldn't have dared, not even with ten times the courage.
"Lord Xu Ran, proclaiming Princess Xue Ke as the sovereign was the late emperor's dying wish."
"We will definitely assist Princess Xue Ke wholeheartedly and never harbor a second agenda."
"..."
At this moment, everyone began to pledge their loyalty en masse.
The way they looked at Xue Ke instantly changed. Before, they saw her merely as a woman, but now it was different. Who would dare to bully Xue Ke with Xu Ran backing her up?
Even Prince Xue Beng had been killed.
Xu Ran's strength was already beyond the realm of mortal powers.
To oppose Xu Ran meant a one-way path to death.
And to be on good terms with Princess Xue Ke might even garner Xu Ran's favor.
"All you need to do is fulfill your duties, don't think about things you shouldn't. Otherwise, even if Xue Ke is kindhearted and spares you, I will kill you."
An Aura of Killing emanated from Xu Ran.
All present turned pale, even the battle-hardened generals, who were suffused with an Aura of Killing, felt fear in that moment.
That surge of homicidal intent was deeply etched into their flesh and minds.
They had no doubt that if they didn't obey, Xu Ran would indeed kill them.
Because to Xu Ran, they held no value. If they didn't make trouble, they could live; but if they did, they were truly seeking death.
In the past, their ignorance of Xu Ran's power was to blame; now that they understood, they were truly afraid. Against absolute power, no amount of scheming would suffice.
"Yes, yes, yes."
"We will remember Lord Xu Ran's words."
"We will never dare to do anything presumptuous again."
Seeing the situation, some officials and Imperial Clan Relatives hurriedly begged for mercy. They feared Xu Ran would pursue the matter of Xue Beng's attempted usurpation, and they couldn't extricate themselves from the blame.
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